NCS EXAM 4 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
Which demographic is more likely to be salt-sensitive?
asian men
caucasian men
native american women
african americans - Correct Answers -African americans
Of the following statements, which is NOT true about hydration?
Hydration decreases risk of getting kidney stones.
Hydration helps with headaches and muscle aches.
Hydration accelerates the aging process.
Hydration can potentially reduce risk of colon cancer. - Correct Answers -Hydration
accelerates the aging process.
In the American diet, sodium comes from mostly:
Seasonings
Beverages
Meat, poultry, and dairy
Processed foods - Correct Answers -Processed foods
Which of the following is a function of water?
Emulsify lipids
Regulate blood glucose
Filter blood
Helps maintain body temperature - Correct Answers -Helps maintain body temperature
Why are older people for susceptible to have chronic dehydration?
Their thirst mechanism is not as sensitive anymore.
They choose not to drink water.
Their kidneys are no longer functioning.
They sweat too much. - Correct Answers -Their thirst mechanism is not as sensitive
anymore.
Which part of the body regulates thirst?
, Pituitary
Liver
Heart
Hypothalamus - Correct Answers -Hypothalamus
TRUE or FALSE: Everyone needs to drink 8 cups of water a day. - Correct Answers -
False
To assist in fluid balance, electrolytes
prevent thirst stimulation
attract water into and out of cells
transport proteins
act as universal solvents - Correct Answers -attract water into and out of cells
The main cause of hyponatremia in athletes is:
Vomiting
Excessive water intake
High sodium concentration in the blood
Excessive sweating - Correct Answers -Excessive water intake
As set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), what is the sodium AI for adults between 19
and 50 years old.
2,000 mg
1,500 mg
20 mg
900 mg - Correct Answers -1,500 mg
Which diet is best for hypertensive people?
Atkins
Mediterranean
DASH
Keto - Correct Answers -DASH
What is the driving force behind water movement through a semi-permeable
membrane?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
None of the above
Higher solute concentration on the other side
Lower solute concentration on the other side - Correct Answers -Higher solute
concentration on the other side
ANSWERS
Which demographic is more likely to be salt-sensitive?
asian men
caucasian men
native american women
african americans - Correct Answers -African americans
Of the following statements, which is NOT true about hydration?
Hydration decreases risk of getting kidney stones.
Hydration helps with headaches and muscle aches.
Hydration accelerates the aging process.
Hydration can potentially reduce risk of colon cancer. - Correct Answers -Hydration
accelerates the aging process.
In the American diet, sodium comes from mostly:
Seasonings
Beverages
Meat, poultry, and dairy
Processed foods - Correct Answers -Processed foods
Which of the following is a function of water?
Emulsify lipids
Regulate blood glucose
Filter blood
Helps maintain body temperature - Correct Answers -Helps maintain body temperature
Why are older people for susceptible to have chronic dehydration?
Their thirst mechanism is not as sensitive anymore.
They choose not to drink water.
Their kidneys are no longer functioning.
They sweat too much. - Correct Answers -Their thirst mechanism is not as sensitive
anymore.
Which part of the body regulates thirst?
, Pituitary
Liver
Heart
Hypothalamus - Correct Answers -Hypothalamus
TRUE or FALSE: Everyone needs to drink 8 cups of water a day. - Correct Answers -
False
To assist in fluid balance, electrolytes
prevent thirst stimulation
attract water into and out of cells
transport proteins
act as universal solvents - Correct Answers -attract water into and out of cells
The main cause of hyponatremia in athletes is:
Vomiting
Excessive water intake
High sodium concentration in the blood
Excessive sweating - Correct Answers -Excessive water intake
As set by the Institute of Medicine (IOM), what is the sodium AI for adults between 19
and 50 years old.
2,000 mg
1,500 mg
20 mg
900 mg - Correct Answers -1,500 mg
Which diet is best for hypertensive people?
Atkins
Mediterranean
DASH
Keto - Correct Answers -DASH
What is the driving force behind water movement through a semi-permeable
membrane?
Adenosine triphosphate (ATP)
None of the above
Higher solute concentration on the other side
Lower solute concentration on the other side - Correct Answers -Higher solute
concentration on the other side
